Bill Nasogaluak (1953-) is an Inuk painter and sculpture from Tuktoyaktuk, in Canada's Northwest Territories. [1]
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Nasogaluak's works focus on Inuvialuit culture and commentary on Inuit life. [2] Nasogaluak is also a snow sculptor. [3]
Bill Nasogaluak (1953-) is an Inuk painter and sculpture from Tuktoyaktuk, in Canada's Northwest Territories. [1]
Nasogaluak's works focus on Inuvialuit culture and commentary on Inuit life. [2] Nasogaluak is also a snow sculptor. [3]
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